Canon Cameras

Canon, a leader in digital imaging technology, launches the new 4 Megapixel PowerShot S45. Incorporating Canon's new high-performance DIGIC processor, FlexiZone AF/AE and a 3x zoom lens, the PowerShot S45 is aimed at the advanced user who demands photographic control from a compact digital camera.

Canon's unique DIGIC processor is the heart of the PowerShot S45 linking six key elements: CCD Control, AE/AF/AWB, signal processing, JPEG compression, memory card control and LCD monitor display, to deliver outstanding images and overall performance.

"We expect the Canon PowerShot S45 to continue the success of its predecessor, the award winning S40." Says Mark Robinson, Marketing Manager, Canon Consumer Imaging. "By incorporating new technologies and utilising our digital imaging expertise we are able to provide advanced users with a compact digital camera which will offer improved SLR style control and exceptionally high quality results."

Technology

Canon has designed a unique DIGIC processor specifically for improving image processing. This enables the PowerShot S45 to deliver improved image quality whilst the speed advantage of DIGIC provides users with increased battery life.

'Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space' (iSAPS) is an additional technology, which allows the PowerShot S45 to deliver exceptional images. With iSAPS technology the scene focussed on and shooting information are analysed and cross-referenced against Photographic Space data. Photographic Space data is a vast library of statistical information built into every new Canon digital camera. By taking advantage of the Photographic Space, the PowerShot S45's performance parameters are optimised and the output image is how the user intended it to be.

The PowerShot S45 features an intelligent orientation sensor, which detects the orientation of the camera to optimise the metering and white balance in all situations. The orientation sensor allows the PowerShot S45 to automatically rotate the image for playback on a TV or when transferring images to a PC with Canon software. As the PowerShot S45 now has additional feedback about the scene, it can improve pictures by automatically compensating for bright areas of sky in the top of portrait format shots.

Quality

The quality in the PowerShot S45 is driven by three major elements: lens, sensor and image processing.

The PowerShot S45 is equipped with a compact, retractable 3x optical zoom lens (35m film equivalent 35-105mm). Constructed from seven elements, including two aspherical elements, and arranged in five groups the 3x optical zoom lens has a fast F2.8 maximum aperture, which allows the PowerShot S45 to deliver high quality images.

The new intelligent orientation sensor automatically rotates images after each shot and ensures that before the shutter is released the PowerShot S45 can optimise its settings to best capture the scene. The high quality 4 Megapixel CCD sensor is then employed to digitise the captured scene and once the shutter is released the high-speed DIGIC processor processes the images.

The combination of these three elements allows the PowerShot S45 to deliver high-resolution photo prints and offer greater accuracy in colour reproduction.

Photo Flexibility and Creativity

13 shooting modes including one new custom setting provides photographers with improved flexibility to handle any shooting situation and ensures added control over the final result. Featuring two new Canon technologies: 9-point AiAF and FlexiZone AF/AE, the PowerShot S45 can focus on the subject wherever they are in the frame. The 9-point AiAF improves focus performance because the focussing area is larger than its predecessor. The FlexiZone AF/AE provides complete control of the focus position and exposure point in the viewfinder frame and is ideal for off-centre and even on-the-edge compositions.

As well as allowing for manual focussing, the PowerShot S45 allows for a new incorporated feature 'focus bracketing'. This allows the user to take three shots: one at the selected focus, one in front of and one behind making it ideal for macro photography. The PowerShot S45 also includes digital effects such as sepia, B/W, low sharpening, vivid and neutral settings which can be used in all modes.

Another distinguishing feature is the Movie mode, which also has in-camera editing functions. Movie recording and playback allows the users to record up to three minutes of footage at fifteen frames per second. By compressing the movie with Motion JPEG (video) and WAVE (mono audio) it is saved as an AVI file and ready to view on PC or TV.

Connectable to the full range of Canon Direct Printers, CP-10, CP-100, Bubble Jet S820D, S830D and S530D, the PowerShot S45 allows users to print high quality photographs without the need for a PC. Operation is simple, connect the camera to a Canon direct printer and select the desired shot and within minutes you can have full colour credit card-size, postcard size or A4 size photographs to pass around.

The PowerShot S45 also features "My Camera" mode, which allows users to personalise start-up images and operation sounds.

Software

The PowerShot S45 is compatible with both PC and Mac and has a full suite of advanced software.

New ZoomBrowzer EX 4.0 - essential for image management, the new ZoomBrowser EX files, prints and even transfers images to a computer effortlessly.
New File Viewer Utility - for the faster transfer, preview and conversion of RAW image files.
Picture Transfer Protocol - PowerShot S45 can be used in PTP mode for driverless connection to Windows XP and Mac OS-X (v10.1).
New ArcSoft Camera Suite 2.0 - advanced package for both still image and video clips.

Canon's PhotoStitch, RemoteCapture and PhotoRecord software are also included.

Canon Accessories include a 30m waterproof case, a soft case and a car battery charger for quick and easy recharging.

The PowerShot S45 is compatible with Type-I and Type-II CompactFlash" memory cards as well as the IBM Microdrive.

Shropshire Mortgage Rates

mortgage PRODUCT UPDATE

Nationwide Building Society today announces an increase in mortgage rates on some of its fixed rate mortgages and tracker mortgages. The new mortgage rates are available from Tuesday 26 June 2007.

Notice: MLM Financial offer nationwide Building Society Mortgages throughout the UK. MLM are also suppliers of Mortgages Shropshire

The new details are as follows:
Home Mover Mortgage Rates
Two year fixed rate mortgage (with £499 mortgage fee) available from: 5.98%
Two year fixed rate mortgage (no mortgage fee) available from: 6.38%
Two year fixed rate mortgage (with £999 mortgage fee) available from: 5.83%
Three year fixed rate mortgage (with £499 mortgage fee) available from: 6.18%
Five year fixed rate mortgage (with £599 mortgage fee) available from: 5.98%
Ten year fixed rate mortgage (with £499 mortgage fee) available from: 5.98%
Two year tracker mortgage (with £1,499 mortgage fee) available from: 5.13%

Remortgage and Additional Mortgage Borrowing
Two year fixed rate mortgage (with £499 mortgage fee) available from: 6.08%
Two year fixed rate mortgage (no mortgage fee) available from: 6.48%
Two year fixed rate mortgage (with £999 mortgage fee) available from: 5.98%
Three year fixed rate mortgage (with £499 mortgage fee) available from: 6.33%
Five year fixed rate mortgage (with £599 mortgage fee) available from: 6.08%
Ten year fixed rate mortgage (with £499 mortgage fee) available from: 6.08%

Existing Nationwide mortgage customers get a £100 discount off their reservation mortgage fee when they switch from one Nationwide mortgage product to another, buy a new home or borrow additional monies.

Nationwide will also be increasing the mortgage reservation fee to £599 on its five year fixed rate mortgage and decreasing the fee to £1,499 on its two year tracker mortgage.

Pianist Bath

David Kniverton is a proffeshional Pianist Bath, he regualy plays at weddings and events and can be booked by visiting his website www.thepianistbath.co.uk.

The Pianist Bath website provides all the information about David and the services he offers.

We recommend a visit to The Pianist Bath website. You can also contact David by telephone on 01225 330780.

Genealogists

Genealogists are here and ready to trace your family tree http://www.meet-the-family.net.

We have a look at this new Genealogists website and found it to be really good, and worth a visit

Trailers

The new wire-trailers website www.wire-trailers.co.uk is full of information about Trailers, Rental Trailers, Multi Purpose Trailers, Quad Bike Trailers, Camping Trailers, Golf Trailers, Used Trailers, Trailer Accessories, Road Trailers, Garden Trailers, Bulilding Trailers and Bargin Value Cheap Trailers.

Have a look for yourself and see if they have a trailer for you I am sure they will.

Shropshire Mortgages

MLM Financial have announced today that they have launched a new web site about shropshire mortgages. This new website is in line with their new corporate image and offers the full range of financial services products including Remortgages, discount mortgages, tracker mortgages, fixed rate mortgages along with investment products and Insurance products.

Bluetooth headsets

The Jabra BT125 - Get more done. Talk hands-free.
Keep your hands free
Jabra now introduces the Jabra BT125 – a discreet wireless headset for Bluetooth mobile phones. The headset lets you get on with your talking and keep both hands free for whatever else you need them for.

Keep on moving
The Jabra BT125 is the ideal accessory when multi-tasking is the order of the day. You can get on with your jobs and make and take your phone-calls without losing the use of one all-important hand! And when you’re in the car, tackling town with a toddler at your side, or even just making a cup of coffee or ironing your shirt – you can keep on talking without compromising on safety.

Making it simpler
The Jabra BT125 is so light and comfortable that you’ll hardly notice you’re wearing it. And its design is so functional, you’ll rarely ever have to touch your mobile phone. What’s more, it couldn’t be easier to pair and operate (see quick start guide).

Pack Includes:
Product:
1 x Jabra BT125 Bluetooth Headset
User Manual:
1 x User Manual on mini-cd

Charger:
1 x AC power adaptor
Input: AC 100-240V/50-60Hz/45mA
Output: DC 6V/250mA

Take life in both hands. Release your Jabra.

light reactive welding helmets

R-Tech Welding now have the full range of light reactive welding helmets stocking a full range of light reactive welding helmets, with the range fully shown on line to see several models in the range visit the website for full details.

HP Ink Cartridges

Hewlett Packard has announced an expansion of its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) relationships within its consumer inkjet printing business. The company has concluded agreements for Olivetti Tecnost and Samsung Electronics to use its inkjet technology. It is expected that OEM-branded products based on HP’s technology will begin shipping in late 2003. HP Ink Cartridges says it will be pursuing additional OEM deals with other major consumer electronics companies

Sagem

Fax UK has been appointed by Sagem Communications UK to service part of a major European deal won by the company. Sagem won the contract to supply Saint Gobain, a large French corporation with up to 50 international subsidiaries. It has appointed Fax UK as its channel partner to fulfil the contract in the UK. This month Sagem launched the first phase of its new UK Channel Partner Programme. It also announced that it would be setting up ten to 20 dealers nationwide to sell and service in the UK and form part of a pan-European network of resellers servicing international accounts in conjunction with head office. Fax UK is one of the first to be appointed and Sagem MD Mike Smart says: “We are very happy to be working with Fax UK, a company that is particularly experienced in addressing the needs of the corporate market.”

Projectors

AV distributor Shopuk has introduced a new website at www.shopuk.co.uk to put end users in direct touch with its resellers for a fast nationwide sales service with local support across a wide variety of AV products. When users place an order or ask for information, the website automatically determines the nearest reseller and puts the customer in direct touch. The site offers secure on-line ordering for top selling brand names, including projectors and plasma screens from Philips Projectors, Mitsubishi Projectors, Toshiba Projectors, ASK Projectors, Eiki Projectors and Optoma Projectors, Daewoo Projectors, JVC Projectors and LG Projectors. It also includes items such as monitors, screens, visualisers, TVs, videos, slide projectors and accessories.